Monday, December 31, 2012
Mrs. Willie May Lynch
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Willie May Lynch departed this life on Saturday, (Dec. 29, 2012) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Professional services and care of Mrs. Willie May Lynch and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 E Sevier Ave Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp
Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp, 88, Kingsport, departed this life, Friday (Dec. 7, 2012) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Charles Ellis Snapp was born in Hawkins County where he spent his childhood and early adulthood. The third of ten children, he was the son of Maggie and Ellis Snapp. He moved to Sullivan County (Kingsport) and married Elizabeth Leeper, who he affectionately called “GG” The couple became one and had three children: two sons James “Preacher” Snapp (deceased) Arthur Snapp, and an infant daughter (deceased).
Charles Ellis Snapp was preceded in death by his loving wife Mrs. Elizabeth Snapp; parents Ellis and Mrs. Maggie Hale Snapp: sisters, Ms. Nettie Leeper, Ms. Rebecca Ann Snapp; brother, James Barber Snapp, and his son Rev James E. Snapp.
He leave behind his legacy and love in the hearts of his son Arthur L. Snapp and daughter-in-law Mrs. Barbara Snapp of Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren: sister, Mrs. Katherine Howard, Mrs. Etta Mae Fanney, Mrs. Josephine Willis (all of Rogersville), Mrs. Bessie Peavy of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Jannibelle Bristol of Kingsport: several nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Deacon Snapp made ground breaking history in his career, he was employed with Holston Valley Hospital (Welmont Health Systems) for thirty-four years employed as an orderly and later became the first African-American Supervisor of Orderlies.
Deacon Snapp was a man with strong Christian values. He was a man of principle and integrity. He served passionately in the Central Baptist Church for over 65 years.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at snapp@clarkfc.com
Services for Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp will be conducted Saturday at noon from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City,Va.
Professional services and care of Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc.802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport,Tenn. (245-4971)
Charles Ellis Snapp was born in Hawkins County where he spent his childhood and early adulthood. The third of ten children, he was the son of Maggie and Ellis Snapp. He moved to Sullivan County (Kingsport) and married Elizabeth Leeper, who he affectionately called “GG” The couple became one and had three children: two sons James “Preacher” Snapp (deceased) Arthur Snapp, and an infant daughter (deceased).
Charles Ellis Snapp was preceded in death by his loving wife Mrs. Elizabeth Snapp; parents Ellis and Mrs. Maggie Hale Snapp: sisters, Ms. Nettie Leeper, Ms. Rebecca Ann Snapp; brother, James Barber Snapp, and his son Rev James E. Snapp.
He leave behind his legacy and love in the hearts of his son Arthur L. Snapp and daughter-in-law Mrs. Barbara Snapp of Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren: sister, Mrs. Katherine Howard, Mrs. Etta Mae Fanney, Mrs. Josephine Willis (all of Rogersville), Mrs. Bessie Peavy of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Jannibelle Bristol of Kingsport: several nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Deacon Snapp made ground breaking history in his career, he was employed with Holston Valley Hospital (Welmont Health Systems) for thirty-four years employed as an orderly and later became the first African-American Supervisor of Orderlies.
Deacon Snapp was a man with strong Christian values. He was a man of principle and integrity. He served passionately in the Central Baptist Church for over 65 years.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at snapp@clarkfc.com
Services for Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp will be conducted Saturday at noon from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City,Va.
Professional services and care of Deacon Charles Ellis Snapp and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc.802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport,Tenn. (245-4971)
Joyvonna Nicole Austin Morelan
NASHVILLE — Joyvonna Nicole Austin Morelan “Joy,” 31, of Nashville, Tenn., died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2012) at Vanderbilt Hospital.
The funeral service will be held at Saturday,Dec. 15, 2012. Family will be receiving friends from 11 a.m. to noon. Funeral service from noon to 1 p.m. at Everlasting Life Church, 1801 Western Ave., Knoxville, Tenn 37921.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Unity Funeral Home in a Trust Fund for Joyvonna’s children.
Unity Mortuary of Knoxville, Tenn. is serving the Austin Morelan family.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Jeffrey Carpenter
KINGSPORT — Mr. Jeffery Carpenter , 51 departed this life Monday, (Dec. 3, 2012) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his father, Aubrey B. Carpenter.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Mrs. Mary Carpenter; daughters, Ms. Anissa Carpenter, Mrs. Jennifer (Rashid) Dunn; brothers, Aubrey Jr. (Tobey) Carpenter, Ronald (Judy) Carpenter; sisters, Ms. Colleen Smith, Mrs. Angela Peters, Mrs. Donna (Raymond) Bowers, Ms. Kay Carpenter; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.
The processional will leave the funeral home at noon.
Professional services and care of Mr. Jeffery Carpenter and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (245-4971)
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his father, Aubrey B. Carpenter.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Mrs. Mary Carpenter; daughters, Ms. Anissa Carpenter, Mrs. Jennifer (Rashid) Dunn; brothers, Aubrey Jr. (Tobey) Carpenter, Ronald (Judy) Carpenter; sisters, Ms. Colleen Smith, Mrs. Angela Peters, Mrs. Donna (Raymond) Bowers, Ms. Kay Carpenter; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.
The processional will leave the funeral home at noon.
Professional services and care of Mr. Jeffery Carpenter and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (245-4971)
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Grace Lee
Grace Jane "Jackie" Lee, 87 years of age, of Arnold Road, Greeneville, formerly of Kingsport, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Grace was born April 29, 1925, in Greene County and lived in Midway with her parents, Talmadge Snoddy and Clara Mae Moody.
Grace graduated in 1948 from George Clem School in Greeneville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Robert Lee; three infant sons; one son: William Archie Lee; one grandson: William Anthony Fields Lee; and four sisters: Lillian Cannon, Mary Alice Grissom, Rosetta Marie Gualette, and Nannie Kate Lee.
Grace lived in Kingsport until 1970. She moved her children to Greeneville, where she worked as a counselor with Holston Home for Children for 10 years.
She also worked in production in a local company, as a caregiver for a number of years, and as a "grandparent" with the Foster Grandparent Program.
Grace attended Roby Fitzgerald Adult Center, where she enjoyed meeting and greeting so many wonderful people.
Her passion was always to be active in the communities where she lived and loved participating in well-planned organizations.
Grace's most enjoyment and passion was seeking and learning about God, his word, and letting others she encountered know what she knew about the word of God.
Grace was a member of Houston Chapel Church in Warrensburg, as well as a member of Tate Chapel United Methodist Church in Greeneville,. She was a member of Tate's UM Women's Missionary Union, and was a faithful member in good standing.
Survivors include her six children and spouses: John Robert Lee Jr. of Hollywood, Fla., Talmon Lafayette Lee of Atlanta, Ga., Martha Valerie Lee of Greeneville, Richard "Ricky" Douglass Lee of Los Angeles, Calif., James Edward (Michelle) Lee of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Carmella Renee Lee of Johnson City; 11 grandchildren and their spouses: Leeodis (Melisa) Lee of Greeneville, Kai Rosita Lee Ripley of Johnson City, Talmon Lee and James S. Lee of Kingsport, Ryesha (Roy) King and Briana Lee of Johnson City, Trey Lee and Caleb Lee of Elizabethton, and Alexis Lee of Boynton; three stepgrandchildren: Jordan, Jonathan, and Jaxson Kincaide, all of Boynton; her great-grandchildren: Cierra D. Goode of Johnson City, Jeanette Goode, Alexis Madison, and Miles Lee, all of Greeneville, and Neria Ani Metcalf, Joshua F. Luvene, and Ra'ziyah Talayah, all of Johnson City; a special niece, who was like a daughter: Ada Ruth Moultry of Kingsport; other special nieces: Velma (Arthur) Lemon and Connie Lee Roberts of Atlanta; her nephews: Andrew Gualette of Kingsport and Jimmy (Gretta) Lee of Maryland; and a special young man to Grace: Claude (Sharon) Taylor of Atlanta.
Survivors include her six children and spouses: John Robert Lee Jr. of Hollywood, Fla., Talmon Lafayette Lee of Atlanta, Ga., Martha Valerie Lee of Greeneville, Richard "Ricky" Douglass Lee of Los Angeles, Calif., James Edward (Michelle) Lee of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Carmella Renee Lee of Johnson City; 11 grandchildren and their spouses: Leeodis (Melisa) Lee of Greeneville, Kai Rosita Lee Ripley of Johnson City, Talmon Lee and James S. Lee of Kingsport, Ryesha (Roy) King and Briana Lee of Johnson City, Trey Lee and Caleb Lee of Elizabethton, and Alexis Lee of Boynton; three stepgrandchildren: Jordan, Jonathan, and Jaxson Kincaide, all of Boynton; her great-grandchildren: Cierra D. Goode of Johnson City, Jeanette Goode, Alexis Madison, and Miles Lee, all of Greeneville, and Neria Ani Metcalf, Joshua F. Luvene, and Ra'ziyah Talayah, all of Johnson City; a special niece, who was like a daughter: Ada Ruth Moultry of Kingsport; other special nieces: Velma (Arthur) Lemon and Connie Lee Roberts of Atlanta; her nephews: Andrew Gualette of Kingsport and Jimmy (Gretta) Lee of Maryland; and a special young man to Grace: Claude (Sharon) Taylor of Atlanta.
Grace's special friends, who loved her dearly, were Flora Blue, and three angels who spent time with her daily: Mary Ann Bogus, Marie Crockett, and Alice McLaughlin, all of Greeneville.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Michael Washington and the Rev. Rochelle Maxwell will officiate.
Grace was born April 29, 1925, in Greene County and lived in Midway with her parents, Talmadge Snoddy and Clara Mae Moody.
Grace graduated in 1948 from George Clem School in Greeneville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Robert Lee; three infant sons; one son: William Archie Lee; one grandson: William Anthony Fields Lee; and four sisters: Lillian Cannon, Mary Alice Grissom, Rosetta Marie Gualette, and Nannie Kate Lee.
Grace lived in Kingsport until 1970. She moved her children to Greeneville, where she worked as a counselor with Holston Home for Children for 10 years.
She also worked in production in a local company, as a caregiver for a number of years, and as a "grandparent" with the Foster Grandparent Program.
Grace attended Roby Fitzgerald Adult Center, where she enjoyed meeting and greeting so many wonderful people.
Her passion was always to be active in the communities where she lived and loved participating in well-planned organizations.
Grace's most enjoyment and passion was seeking and learning about God, his word, and letting others she encountered know what she knew about the word of God.
Grace was a member of Houston Chapel Church in Warrensburg, as well as a member of Tate Chapel United Methodist Church in Greeneville,. She was a member of Tate's UM Women's Missionary Union, and was a faithful member in good standing.
Survivors include her six children and spouses: John Robert Lee Jr. of Hollywood, Fla., Talmon Lafayette Lee of Atlanta, Ga., Martha Valerie Lee of Greeneville, Richard "Ricky" Douglass Lee of Los Angeles, Calif., James Edward (Michelle) Lee of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Carmella Renee Lee of Johnson City; 11 grandchildren and their spouses: Leeodis (Melisa) Lee of Greeneville, Kai Rosita Lee Ripley of Johnson City, Talmon Lee and James S. Lee of Kingsport, Ryesha (Roy) King and Briana Lee of Johnson City, Trey Lee and Caleb Lee of Elizabethton, and Alexis Lee of Boynton; three stepgrandchildren: Jordan, Jonathan, and Jaxson Kincaide, all of Boynton; her great-grandchildren: Cierra D. Goode of Johnson City, Jeanette Goode, Alexis Madison, and Miles Lee, all of Greeneville, and Neria Ani Metcalf, Joshua F. Luvene, and Ra'ziyah Talayah, all of Johnson City; a special niece, who was like a daughter: Ada Ruth Moultry of Kingsport; other special nieces: Velma (Arthur) Lemon and Connie Lee Roberts of Atlanta; her nephews: Andrew Gualette of Kingsport and Jimmy (Gretta) Lee of Maryland; and a special young man to Grace: Claude (Sharon) Taylor of Atlanta.
Survivors include her six children and spouses: John Robert Lee Jr. of Hollywood, Fla., Talmon Lafayette Lee of Atlanta, Ga., Martha Valerie Lee of Greeneville, Richard "Ricky" Douglass Lee of Los Angeles, Calif., James Edward (Michelle) Lee of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Carmella Renee Lee of Johnson City; 11 grandchildren and their spouses: Leeodis (Melisa) Lee of Greeneville, Kai Rosita Lee Ripley of Johnson City, Talmon Lee and James S. Lee of Kingsport, Ryesha (Roy) King and Briana Lee of Johnson City, Trey Lee and Caleb Lee of Elizabethton, and Alexis Lee of Boynton; three stepgrandchildren: Jordan, Jonathan, and Jaxson Kincaide, all of Boynton; her great-grandchildren: Cierra D. Goode of Johnson City, Jeanette Goode, Alexis Madison, and Miles Lee, all of Greeneville, and Neria Ani Metcalf, Joshua F. Luvene, and Ra'ziyah Talayah, all of Johnson City; a special niece, who was like a daughter: Ada Ruth Moultry of Kingsport; other special nieces: Velma (Arthur) Lemon and Connie Lee Roberts of Atlanta; her nephews: Andrew Gualette of Kingsport and Jimmy (Gretta) Lee of Maryland; and a special young man to Grace: Claude (Sharon) Taylor of Atlanta.
Grace's special friends, who loved her dearly, were Flora Blue, and three angels who spent time with her daily: Mary Ann Bogus, Marie Crockett, and Alice McLaughlin, all of Greeneville.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Michael Washington and the Rev. Rochelle Maxwell will officiate.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Mrs. Geraldine Westmoreland
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Geraldine Westmoreland, 945 Dale St., departed this life on Thursday (Sept. 27, 2012) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
She was born in Henrietta, N.C. residing in Kingsport for the past 65 years. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Westmoreland; her mother, Ms. Ella McCurry; and father, John Bristol; brothers, George Bristol, Johnny Bristol, Lester Bristol, Azel Bristol, Edward Bristol, Dirl Bristol; sisters, Ms. Wanda Bristol, Ms. Belle Dulaney, Ms. Sarah Camp, and Ms. Pearl Royster.
Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Janet Banks; and one brother, James L. Bristol; three sisters, Ms. Elizabeth Brady, Ms. Edith Brown and Mrs. Jennie Ruth Hughes; a special sister-in-law, Mrs. Jennibelle Bristol; four grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and nine greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11a.m. until the hour of service.
Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday at 12 p.m. from the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
Professional Service and Care of Mrs. Geraldine Westmoreland and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Street.
She was born in Henrietta, N.C. residing in Kingsport for the past 65 years. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Westmoreland; her mother, Ms. Ella McCurry; and father, John Bristol; brothers, George Bristol, Johnny Bristol, Lester Bristol, Azel Bristol, Edward Bristol, Dirl Bristol; sisters, Ms. Wanda Bristol, Ms. Belle Dulaney, Ms. Sarah Camp, and Ms. Pearl Royster.
Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Janet Banks; and one brother, James L. Bristol; three sisters, Ms. Elizabeth Brady, Ms. Edith Brown and Mrs. Jennie Ruth Hughes; a special sister-in-law, Mrs. Jennibelle Bristol; four grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and nine greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11a.m. until the hour of service.
Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday at 12 p.m. from the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
Professional Service and Care of Mrs. Geraldine Westmoreland and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Street.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Nellie Swafford
KINGSPORT — Nellie Dovie Robinson Swafford, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday, (Aug. 24, 2012).
She was born in Meigs County, Tenn., but had lived in Kingsport most of her life where she raised her children. She was the matriarch of the family. Nellie was Valedictorian of her high school class.
Nellie was an active member of Mt. Zion Holiness Church, where she was an Elect Lady. She was a dedicated and devoted mother to all, opening her home to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Della Ray Robinson; husband, James L. Swafford; son, Xavier Timothy Hall; four sisters, Cecil Hall, Augusta Faye Johnson, Katheryn Hunter, and Flora Robinson; one brother, Elijah Robinson.
Survivors include her two daughters, Janet Horton and Kathy Swafford, both of Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Tonya Horton, Anissa Carpenter, Monica Bell, Jennifer Dunn, Quejuana Horton, Rylee Billings, and Briana Hall; “special grandchildren,” T.J. and Indya Kittrell; nineteen great-grandchildren, including very special great-grandchild, Kallegha Alexander; special nieces and nephews, Tracey and Anissa Kittrell, Norma Dearmand, Donovan Hall, and C. T. Lawson; and a host of several other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Holiness Church.
Funeral services will commence immediately following with Pastor Lester Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an on-line condolence for the family.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Nellie Swafford.
Mr. Da’von A. Tarter
KINGPORT — Mr. Da’von A. Tarter, 20, 611 Lovedale St., Kingsport, departed this life on Friday (Aug. 24, 2012), at the Johnson City Medical Center from a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Nashville, but spent most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He was employed by Kids Expedition and Krystal’s in Johnson City. He was a loving person and well loved by the community. He especially loved children. He was a big hearted person and loved to help anyone in need. His friends lovingly say that he always had to have the last word. His little brother added that Da’von was a shoe addict.
He is preceded in death by his by his maternal grandparents, Ms. Nancy (Tarter) Dykes, Ulesses Miller; and special grandeur, James Swafford; and paternal grandparents, Eddie Erwin Sr. and Mrs. Marie Erwin, James Norman and Hope Norman.
He is survived by one daughter of Knoxville; mother, Ms. Sabrina (Tarter) Shoemaker; father, Mr. Eddie (Charlotte) Erwin Jr.: two sisters, Mrs. Nika (Phillip) Rawlings of Maryland, Miss Bianca Horton of Knoxville; and five brothers, Mr. Carlos Tarter, Mr. Harold Shoemaker, Eddie Erwin III, Cameo Erwin, and Gerald Smith; and several nieces and nephews; one aunt, Ms. Audrey Ealy; one uncle, Mark Erwin.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 5 p.m. from Powerful New Life Church with Pastor Hugh Hale officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the hour of service.
Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at tarter@clarkfc.com or www.clarkfc.com.
Professional service and care of Mr. Da’von A. Tarter and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services Inc., 802-806 East Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Victor Lewis Simon
Mr. Victor Lewis Simon , age 59, of Smyrna transitioned from this life into eternal life Saturday, August 18, 2012.
He leaves to cherish his memories a host of loving family members and friends.
The completed obituary will be forthcoming.
Please keep the family of Mr. Victor Simon in your thoughts and prayers
Visitation With The Family
1 ~ 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
New Generation Funeral Home
2930 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN
Life Celebration Service
2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
2930 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Willie Anna Lee Henegar Price
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Horace Henegar and Agnes Graham Henegar; and son, Christopher Lamont Price.
She is survived by her daughter, Tacia K. Green; three sisters: Katie Thompson of Detroit, Sherry Goodine of Cleveland and Alba Harris of Decatur, Ga.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of God Sanctified Building Fund at 746 First St. N.E., Cleveland TN 37311.
The body may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m today at the Patton Funeral Home, 265 Fair St.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the funeral beginning at noon Monday, July 16, 2012.
Interment will follow at St. Elmo Cemetery in Georgetown with a white dove release. The Rev. Edward S. Robinson Sr. will officiate and Bishop G.R. Hill of Church of God Sanctified will be the eulogist.
Visit www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Stella Irene Rutledge
KINGSPORT — Stella Irene Rutledge, 85, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2012 at Wexford House.
She was born on Sept. 18, 1926 to the late George and Alice Fanney Tucker of Sneedville, Tenn.
She is also she is preceded in death by her husband James W. Rutledge; siblings, Mary Tucker, Inamae Tucker, Georgia Lee Tucker, Pauline Johnson, Hugh Kyle Tucker, L.C. Tucker, Mack Ray Tucker, and Charles Tucker.
Irene leaves to mourn her passing, one daughter, Thelma Watterson; and special friend Rodney Bradley of Kingsport; one granddaughter, Cassandra (Kenneth) Biggles of Atlanta, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Biggles and Jarell Biggles of Atlanta, Ga.; one great-great-granddaughter, London Carrasquillo of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Cecilia (James) Henderson of Kingsport, Edna (Hezekiah) Brown of Church Hill, Tenn., Lena (Terry) Griffith of Sneedville, Tenn., Nina Tucker of Washington, D.C.; brothers, William (Mildred) Tucker of Maryland, Glenn (Brenda) Tucker of South Carolina, Bud Tucker of Morristown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Oak Hill Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home with Reverend Anthony Daniels officiating.
Burial will follow in Church Hill Memorial Gardens in Church Hill, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made the Central Baptist Church Building Fund at 301 Carver Street, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Stella Irene Rutledge.
An online guest registry may be signed at http://www.oakhillmemorialpark.com
She was born on Sept. 18, 1926 to the late George and Alice Fanney Tucker of Sneedville, Tenn.
She is also she is preceded in death by her husband James W. Rutledge; siblings, Mary Tucker, Inamae Tucker, Georgia Lee Tucker, Pauline Johnson, Hugh Kyle Tucker, L.C. Tucker, Mack Ray Tucker, and Charles Tucker.
Irene leaves to mourn her passing, one daughter, Thelma Watterson; and special friend Rodney Bradley of Kingsport; one granddaughter, Cassandra (Kenneth) Biggles of Atlanta, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Biggles and Jarell Biggles of Atlanta, Ga.; one great-great-granddaughter, London Carrasquillo of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Cecilia (James) Henderson of Kingsport, Edna (Hezekiah) Brown of Church Hill, Tenn., Lena (Terry) Griffith of Sneedville, Tenn., Nina Tucker of Washington, D.C.; brothers, William (Mildred) Tucker of Maryland, Glenn (Brenda) Tucker of South Carolina, Bud Tucker of Morristown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Oak Hill Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home with Reverend Anthony Daniels officiating.
Burial will follow in Church Hill Memorial Gardens in Church Hill, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made the Central Baptist Church Building Fund at 301 Carver Street, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Stella Irene Rutledge.
An online guest registry may be signed at http://www.oakhillmemorialpark.com
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Marva Gwendolyn (“Gwen”) Norwood
Marva Gwendolyn (“Gwen”) Norwood transitioned this life on June 25, 2012 after a brief illness.
Born in Kingsport, TN on February 21, 1932 and a graduate of Douglass High School, she was a homemaker raising five children. She started the integration movement in Kingsport with her daughter Marva integrating the first school. She was a Cub Scout den mother, and always had an interest in working with youth. She was “adopted mother” to many, and longtime active member of the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Kingsport, before relocating to Chattanooga in 1982. She was a member of the following churches in Chattanooga: the Thompkins Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, the New Covenant Fellowship Church and the Transforming Faith Baptist Church.
She enjoyed people, always had a smile and was loved by many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Norwood, Sr.; her parents Jack and Lena Burnette; brother, Winford Burnette; and sisters, Phyllis Jackson, Annette Johnson and Jacqueline Hicks.
She is survived by her five children: Donna Roddy (Howard), Thomas C. Norwood, Jr., (Tina), Kathryn Norwood, Marva Campbell (Richard), all of Chattanooga, and Jeri Norwood, Nashville. Sisters include Shirley Powers (Wallace), Chattanooga; Deborah Malone, Kingsport; and brother, Major Allen Burnette, Newark, DE; and a devoted cousin Carmen Jackson of Smithfield, VA. Grandchildren include Howard C. Roddy, Nashville; John Roddy (Christy), Chattanooga; Tonya Jetton (Johnny), Nashville; Thomas C. Norwood, III (Jimarra), Charleston, SC; four great grandchildren: Dean, Grant and Kayli Roddy and Maya Norwood, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 30 for one hour prior to Noon. Celebration of life services at the New Covenant Fellowship Church, 1326 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga.
Graveside services will be held at the Mountain Home Veterans National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN on Monday, July 2 at 11:00 AM.
The body will lie in state on Friday, June 29 from Noon – 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga. 622-9995.
Born in Kingsport, TN on February 21, 1932 and a graduate of Douglass High School, she was a homemaker raising five children. She started the integration movement in Kingsport with her daughter Marva integrating the first school. She was a Cub Scout den mother, and always had an interest in working with youth. She was “adopted mother” to many, and longtime active member of the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Kingsport, before relocating to Chattanooga in 1982. She was a member of the following churches in Chattanooga: the Thompkins Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, the New Covenant Fellowship Church and the Transforming Faith Baptist Church.
She enjoyed people, always had a smile and was loved by many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Norwood, Sr.; her parents Jack and Lena Burnette; brother, Winford Burnette; and sisters, Phyllis Jackson, Annette Johnson and Jacqueline Hicks.
She is survived by her five children: Donna Roddy (Howard), Thomas C. Norwood, Jr., (Tina), Kathryn Norwood, Marva Campbell (Richard), all of Chattanooga, and Jeri Norwood, Nashville. Sisters include Shirley Powers (Wallace), Chattanooga; Deborah Malone, Kingsport; and brother, Major Allen Burnette, Newark, DE; and a devoted cousin Carmen Jackson of Smithfield, VA. Grandchildren include Howard C. Roddy, Nashville; John Roddy (Christy), Chattanooga; Tonya Jetton (Johnny), Nashville; Thomas C. Norwood, III (Jimarra), Charleston, SC; four great grandchildren: Dean, Grant and Kayli Roddy and Maya Norwood, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 30 for one hour prior to Noon. Celebration of life services at the New Covenant Fellowship Church, 1326 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga.
Graveside services will be held at the Mountain Home Veterans National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN on Monday, July 2 at 11:00 AM.
The body will lie in state on Friday, June 29 from Noon – 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga. 622-9995.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Mr. Carl Rutledge
Mr. Carl Rutledge, 314 West Sullivan Street, Kingsport, departed this life Friday (June 8, 2012) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Visitation with the family will be at St. Mark United Methodist Church from 6 to 7 p.m. today.
Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Huffine officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at rutledge@clarkfc.com.
Professional services and care of Mr. Carl Rutledge and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Visitation with the family will be at St. Mark United Methodist Church from 6 to 7 p.m. today.
Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Huffine officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at rutledge@clarkfc.com.
Professional services and care of Mr. Carl Rutledge and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Hugh Kyle Hord
A memorial service for Hugh Kyle Hord, who died April 6, 2012, in Lockridge, Fla., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday June 9, 2012, from Clark Funeral
Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport. The Rev. James Whiteside will officiate.
Mr. William Andrew Evans
KINGSPORT — Mr. William Andrew Evans, 86, departed this life on Tuesday (June 5, 2012).
He was born at Horse Creek, Tenn., one of seven children of Fate and Ada Evans.
Mr. Evans retired from Tennessee Eastman at the time of the explosion in 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion Burdine Post 123. During his lifetime he enjoyed hunting and fishing along with spending time with his family. William enjoyed “cruising” in his Big Blue Ram truck and visiting his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; two brothers; his wife, Julia; and sons Ricky and Carl.
His love and life will be remembered by two daughters, Kathy Evans and Gail Evans, Kingsport; three sons, William Earl Evans (Stacy), Kansas City, Mo., Dale Evans (Marie), Norfolk, Va., and John Evans (Shaun), Kingsport; one sister, Willie Bond, Kingsport; one sister-in-law, Betsy Pierce (Jack); and brother-in-law, Hugh Hodges; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation with the family will take place at Central Baptist Church on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Graveside services will be held at VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Billy Pearson officiating.
The family is in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.clarkfc.com or evans@clarkfc.com.
He was born at Horse Creek, Tenn., one of seven children of Fate and Ada Evans.
Mr. Evans retired from Tennessee Eastman at the time of the explosion in 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion Burdine Post 123. During his lifetime he enjoyed hunting and fishing along with spending time with his family. William enjoyed “cruising” in his Big Blue Ram truck and visiting his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; two brothers; his wife, Julia; and sons Ricky and Carl.
His love and life will be remembered by two daughters, Kathy Evans and Gail Evans, Kingsport; three sons, William Earl Evans (Stacy), Kansas City, Mo., Dale Evans (Marie), Norfolk, Va., and John Evans (Shaun), Kingsport; one sister, Willie Bond, Kingsport; one sister-in-law, Betsy Pierce (Jack); and brother-in-law, Hugh Hodges; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation with the family will take place at Central Baptist Church on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Graveside services will be held at VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Billy Pearson officiating.
The family is in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.clarkfc.com or evans@clarkfc.com.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Mrs. Mettie (Bea) Banner
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Mettie Beatrice Banner, better known as (Bea), departed this life on Wednesday (May 30, 2012), at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Banner was 73 years of age and was born in Grainger County, Tenn. She moved to Kingsport as a young girl and retired from Holston Valley Hospital after 43 years of service. Mrs. Banner was a member of Mount Zion Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Bennie L. Banner; father, Mr. Mildred K. Tate; mother, Mrs, Mattie E. Tate; three brothers, Mildred Jr., John and Bobby Tate; special nephew, Brad Pierce.
Mrs. Banner is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Pamela Hughes; granddaughter, Ms. Jennifer Hughes; grandson, Mr. Christopher Hughes; great-grandson, Mr. DeSean Hughes; great-granddaughter, Zoey Pierce; four sisters, Mrs. Marian (Nancy) Kyle, Mrs. Vera Jackson, Mrs. Imogen Kyle and Ms. Patsy Pierce; great uncle, Mr. John Mannuel; great aunt, Mrs. Molly Mannuel and a host of nephews and nieces.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mettie Beatrice Banner will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Mount Zion Holiness Church with the Rev. Lester Turner officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. till the hour of service.
The interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on the family at anytime at 247 Carver St.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at banner@clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mrs. Mettie Beatrice Banner and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave. Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Rylan Jaxon Whelchel
KINGSPORT — Our beautiful baby boy, Rylan Jaxon, went to be with the angels above on the morning of May 18, 2012.
He was 31 /2-months-old and had the most beautiful smile and had his own little personality.
Survivors include his parents, Whitney Maynard, Donovan Cox and Brian Whelchel; grandparents, William and Wanda Maynard, Kim and Randy Harkleroad and Caroline Whelchel; great-grandparents, Brown and Evelyn Simpson and Stanley and Peggy Minor; aunts, Mandy Maynard, Candace Maynard, Candice Cox and Heather Good; uncles, Andy Cox and Logan Davis; brothers, Callon France, Braxton Whelchel and Tre’ Whelchel; cousins, Jordan Adkins, Jordan Cox, Jared Cox, Kara Whited, Raven Goforth, David Price, Tiffany Tarter and many more cousins; great-aunts and uncles.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Mausoleum of the Garden of the Mausoleum in East Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Owens officiating.
Friends may visit with the family following the graveside service.
Whitney and Donovan and all of the family members who loved and cared for Rylan would greatly appreciate all prayers and donations towards the family and Rylan’s headstone, in which he deserves.
Whitney Maynard may be contacted at 423-431-8624 or Donovan Cox at 423-408-9970. May God watch over him and know that we love him. Amen.
Please visit www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence for the family.
East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
He was 31 /2-months-old and had the most beautiful smile and had his own little personality.
Survivors include his parents, Whitney Maynard, Donovan Cox and Brian Whelchel; grandparents, William and Wanda Maynard, Kim and Randy Harkleroad and Caroline Whelchel; great-grandparents, Brown and Evelyn Simpson and Stanley and Peggy Minor; aunts, Mandy Maynard, Candace Maynard, Candice Cox and Heather Good; uncles, Andy Cox and Logan Davis; brothers, Callon France, Braxton Whelchel and Tre’ Whelchel; cousins, Jordan Adkins, Jordan Cox, Jared Cox, Kara Whited, Raven Goforth, David Price, Tiffany Tarter and many more cousins; great-aunts and uncles.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Mausoleum of the Garden of the Mausoleum in East Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Owens officiating.
Friends may visit with the family following the graveside service.
Whitney and Donovan and all of the family members who loved and cared for Rylan would greatly appreciate all prayers and donations towards the family and Rylan’s headstone, in which he deserves.
Whitney Maynard may be contacted at 423-431-8624 or Donovan Cox at 423-408-9970. May God watch over him and know that we love him. Amen.
Please visit www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence for the family.
East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Oma L. Kincaid
ROGERSVILLE — Oma L. Kincaid, 90, of Rogersville, departed this life, Saturday, (May 12, 2012) at Church Hill Health Care and Rehab Center after an extended illness.
Mrs. Kincaid was a member of Russell Chapel AME Zion Church. She was retired from U.T. extension service.
Mrs. Kincaid was preceded in death by her loving husband, William A. Kincaid; parents, Ellis and Maggie Hale Snapp; godparents, Mack and Lula Lyons; sisters, Nettie Leeper, Rebecca Ann Snapp; brother, James Barber Snapp.
Survivors include her daughters, Doris Lyons of Church Hill, Janice Sue Hazelrig and husband, Edward of Bloomington, Ind.; sons, William “Buddy” Kincaid and wife, Linda of Church Hill, Kenneth L. Kincaid and wife, Tracy, Paul Kincaid and wife, Stephanie both of Atlanta, Ga.; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Katherine Howard, Etta Mae Fanney, Josephine Willis, all of Rogersville, Bessie Peavy of Dayton, Ohio, Jannibelle Bristol of Kingsport; several loving nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Calling hours will be 12 noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. C.C. Curry officiating. Interment will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com
Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Kincaid family.
Mrs. Kincaid was a member of Russell Chapel AME Zion Church. She was retired from U.T. extension service.
Mrs. Kincaid was preceded in death by her loving husband, William A. Kincaid; parents, Ellis and Maggie Hale Snapp; godparents, Mack and Lula Lyons; sisters, Nettie Leeper, Rebecca Ann Snapp; brother, James Barber Snapp.
Survivors include her daughters, Doris Lyons of Church Hill, Janice Sue Hazelrig and husband, Edward of Bloomington, Ind.; sons, William “Buddy” Kincaid and wife, Linda of Church Hill, Kenneth L. Kincaid and wife, Tracy, Paul Kincaid and wife, Stephanie both of Atlanta, Ga.; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Katherine Howard, Etta Mae Fanney, Josephine Willis, all of Rogersville, Bessie Peavy of Dayton, Ohio, Jannibelle Bristol of Kingsport; several loving nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Calling hours will be 12 noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. C.C. Curry officiating. Interment will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com
Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Kincaid family.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Lamont Sanders
Services for Ronald Lamont Sanders, 38, Gate City, Va., who passed away on Saturday (April 21, 2012), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of Gate City Funeral Home with Brother Mark Harbison officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of his mother, Mary Sanders.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. with Brother Nathaniel Johnson officiating.
Marvin L. Lewis, Sr., Ronald Riley, Jr., Gordon Woods, Lamont Watterson, Ronald Cope, David Wolfe, Jeff Parkey and Raymond Vanderpool will serve as pallbearers.
Theo Robinette, Harold Shoemaker, Oscar Simpson, Willie Hughes, George Willis, Billy Joe Wolfe, Michael Hale and L. Williamson will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Holston Valley Medical Center for their care of Lamont.
An online guest register is available for the Sanders family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ronald Lamont Sanders.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of his mother, Mary Sanders.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. with Brother Nathaniel Johnson officiating.
Marvin L. Lewis, Sr., Ronald Riley, Jr., Gordon Woods, Lamont Watterson, Ronald Cope, David Wolfe, Jeff Parkey and Raymond Vanderpool will serve as pallbearers.
Theo Robinette, Harold Shoemaker, Oscar Simpson, Willie Hughes, George Willis, Billy Joe Wolfe, Michael Hale and L. Williamson will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Holston Valley Medical Center for their care of Lamont.
An online guest register is available for the Sanders family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ronald Lamont Sanders.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Anderson Rollen “Bud” Hamilton
KINGSPORT — Anderson Rollen “Bud” Hamilton, 60, of Kingsport, died at Brook Haven Manor Nursing Home.
Mr Hamilton was employed as a crane operator for Daniels Construction. He was a member of Bethel of A.M.E. Zion Church in Kingsport and was a very active member as long as his health permitted. He was a member of Revelation Men’s Chorus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev Rollen and Roxie Anderson Hamilton; one brother, George Nathan Hamilton; brother-in-law, Adolphis Johnson; maternal grandparents, Earl and Mamie Anderson; paternal grandparents, Annie Hamilton, Greene and Sadie Hamilton.
Survivors include three sons, Delrecco McMillan, Sam and Shannon Hamilton of Chilbersburg, Ala., Phillip Hamilton of Kingsport; one daughter and son-in-law, Nona and Daryl McMillan of Chilbersburg, Ala.; grandson, Delbeccho Hamilton, Damauntey Hamilton; four sisters; and two brothers-in-law, Linnie Gillespie of Greeneville, Mary Margaret Johnson of Clinton Md., Mollie and Cletus Miller of Baileyton, Edith and Bill Leeper of Church Hill; one brother, Eunice Ray Hamilton of Johnson City; five nieces, five nephews, eight great-nieces, five great- nephews, three aunts, Edith Campbell, Mary Barkley, Stella Hamilton; mother of his children, Evelyn Kelly of Alabama and Christine Hamilton of Kingsport; several cousins, family and friends.
The family to receive [friends Monday from 11 to 1 p.m. at Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service, downtown.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Pruitt Hill. Rev. Charles Hawkins will officiate. Pallbearers will be Freddie Gillespie, Ryan Gillespie, Dale Miller, Billy Leeper, Cletus Miller, Billy Mack Barner, Gary Ricker, Mike Previtera, Joe Dunlap, Eamon Gillespie. Honorary pallbearers will be Kris Leeper, Blake Leeper, Ray Hamilton, Men’s Brotherhood of Bethel AME Zion Church, Arlin Bowers, Revelation Men’s Chorus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev Rollen and Roxie Anderson Hamilton; one brother, George Nathan Hamilton; brother-in-law, Adolphis Johnson; maternal grandparents, Earl and Mamie Anderson; paternal grandparents, Annie Hamilton, Greene and Sadie Hamilton.
Survivors include three sons, Delrecco McMillan, Sam and Shannon Hamilton of Chilbersburg, Ala., Phillip Hamilton of Kingsport; one daughter and son-in-law, Nona and Daryl McMillan of Chilbersburg, Ala.; grandson, Delbeccho Hamilton, Damauntey Hamilton; four sisters; and two brothers-in-law, Linnie Gillespie of Greeneville, Mary Margaret Johnson of Clinton Md., Mollie and Cletus Miller of Baileyton, Edith and Bill Leeper of Church Hill; one brother, Eunice Ray Hamilton of Johnson City; five nieces, five nephews, eight great-nieces, five great- nephews, three aunts, Edith Campbell, Mary Barkley, Stella Hamilton; mother of his children, Evelyn Kelly of Alabama and Christine Hamilton of Kingsport; several cousins, family and friends.
The family to receive [friends Monday from 11 to 1 p.m. at Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service, downtown.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Pruitt Hill. Rev. Charles Hawkins will officiate. Pallbearers will be Freddie Gillespie, Ryan Gillespie, Dale Miller, Billy Leeper, Cletus Miller, Billy Mack Barner, Gary Ricker, Mike Previtera, Joe Dunlap, Eamon Gillespie. Honorary pallbearers will be Kris Leeper, Blake Leeper, Ray Hamilton, Men’s Brotherhood of Bethel AME Zion Church, Arlin Bowers, Revelation Men’s Chorus.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Kathryn White
Anthony John Bly
KINGSPORT — Anthony John Bly, 51, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday (March 31, 2012), at the Holston Valley Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 12, 1960, in Manhattan, N.Y., and was the son of the late John and Alberta Nolen Bly. Anthony had lived in the Bristol area for the past six years. He was an employee with the Department of Agriculture.
Survivors include daughter, Koren Gamble; sons, Sean Bly and wife, Sharia Bly, Collin Bly and Tevin Bly; four grandchildren; fiancée, Renee Rudd.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Friday before the funeral service at the Weaver Funeral Home, 630 Locust St., Bristol.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Smith officiating.
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Ms. Annie L. Johnson
KINGSPORT — Annie L. Johnson, 69, 837 Dale St. Kingsport, departed this life, Saturday, (March 31, 2012) at Indian Path Hospital.
Ms. Johnson attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. She retired from Greystone Health Care and was a dedicated caretaker for Mrs. Nora Alexander.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Elberta Johnson; father; Mr. John Johnson; brothers, Mr. Johnny Lee Johnson, Mr. Wyman Johnson; and niece, Ms.Leonia Williams.
Survivors include daughters, Ms. Kim Renee Johnson and Ms. Ada Henry both of Kingsport; one grandson, Erico Marques of Kingsport; sisters, Ms. Doretha Johnson, Ms. Delores Denny of Kingsport, Ms. Geneva Brooks, Monticello, N.Y.; three brothers, Paul Johnson, Johnson City Tenn., Caprus Johnson, Gallatin, Tenn., Carter Johnson, Charleston W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; a very special nephew (Deac) Robby D. Denny; special friend, Ms. Barbara Short.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1. p.m. Friday at Central Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted from the church at 1 p.m. with Rev. James Whiteside officiating.
Burial will follow immediately at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnson@clarkfc.com or by visiting www.clarkfc.com Professional services and care of Ms. Annie L. Johnson and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport, Tenn. (245-4971).
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Elberta Johnson; father; Mr. John Johnson; brothers, Mr. Johnny Lee Johnson, Mr. Wyman Johnson; and niece, Ms.Leonia Williams.
Survivors include daughters, Ms. Kim Renee Johnson and Ms. Ada Henry both of Kingsport; one grandson, Erico Marques of Kingsport; sisters, Ms. Doretha Johnson, Ms. Delores Denny of Kingsport, Ms. Geneva Brooks, Monticello, N.Y.; three brothers, Paul Johnson, Johnson City Tenn., Caprus Johnson, Gallatin, Tenn., Carter Johnson, Charleston W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; a very special nephew (Deac) Robby D. Denny; special friend, Ms. Barbara Short.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1. p.m. Friday at Central Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted from the church at 1 p.m. with Rev. James Whiteside officiating.
Burial will follow immediately at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnson@clarkfc.com or by visiting www.clarkfc.com Professional services and care of Ms. Annie L. Johnson and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport, Tenn. (245-4971).
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, and will be published in the PASSINGS AND OBITUARIES link on the website.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an on-line condolence for the family.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Xavier “Tim” Hall
KINGSPORT — Xavier Timothy “Tim” Hall, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord at his residence on Monday (March 19, 2012).
Tim was born in Harriman, Tenn., on Jan. 20, 1973. He moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was raised by Nelly Swafford and the late James Swafford. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1992. He was an active member of then Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Tim was the founder of New Vision Youth. He was a strong pillar in the community. His accolades consist of: Xavier Entertainment, The Xavie Hall Show-Flavor of Xavier and an endless community activist.
He was employed at Verizon Wireless in Johnson City.
Tim will be remembered as a loving father, son and friend who loved his family and community.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Hall; his grandmothers, Cecil Hall and Sampson Hall.
Survivors include his fiancée, Jessica Wiggins; his children, Rylee Billings, Justice Hall, Briana Hall, Zoe Hall, Xavier “Lily” Hall and Bryson Hall; his mother, Shelia Hall; aunt, Nellie Swafford; his sisters, Janet Horton and Kathy Carpenter; brothers, Orlando Hall, Donavon Hall and Jeremy Reed; a special father figure, Henry Taylor; his best friend, Paul “Kinfolk” Hall; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 10 to 12 noon Saturday at Central Baptist Church. Services will follow.
Burial will be at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Tim was born in Harriman, Tenn., on Jan. 20, 1973. He moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was raised by Nelly Swafford and the late James Swafford. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1992. He was an active member of then Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Tim was the founder of New Vision Youth. He was a strong pillar in the community. His accolades consist of: Xavier Entertainment, The Xavie Hall Show-Flavor of Xavier and an endless community activist.
He was employed at Verizon Wireless in Johnson City.
Tim will be remembered as a loving father, son and friend who loved his family and community.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Hall; his grandmothers, Cecil Hall and Sampson Hall.
Survivors include his fiancée, Jessica Wiggins; his children, Rylee Billings, Justice Hall, Briana Hall, Zoe Hall, Xavier “Lily” Hall and Bryson Hall; his mother, Shelia Hall; aunt, Nellie Swafford; his sisters, Janet Horton and Kathy Carpenter; brothers, Orlando Hall, Donavon Hall and Jeremy Reed; a special father figure, Henry Taylor; his best friend, Paul “Kinfolk” Hall; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 10 to 12 noon Saturday at Central Baptist Church. Services will follow.
Burial will be at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Xavier "Tim" Hall
Xavier Timothy Hall's funeral will be Friday March 23, 2012 in Harriman, TN at St Mary's from 1 P-M to 3 P-M.
Then, Saturday March 24, 2012 at the Central Baptist Church, Kingsport from 10 A-M to 12 Noon. The final resting is at the Eastlawn Cemetery in Kingsport.
Please keep the Hall family in your prayers.
The obituary is to follow.
Then, Saturday March 24, 2012 at the Central Baptist Church, Kingsport from 10 A-M to 12 Noon. The final resting is at the Eastlawn Cemetery in Kingsport.
Please keep the Hall family in your prayers.
The obituary is to follow.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Eugene Kincaid, Jr.
KINCAID, JR., Eugene J. Age 64. March 9, 2012. Visitation Thursday, 10-11 a.m., with funeral to follow at Gordon Memoral United Methodist Church, 2334 Herman St., Nashville. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Eugene Kincaid Passing
Eugene Kincaid, the eldest of the Kincaid children of Jack and Sarah, and Douglass Class of '65, has passed in Nashville.
Details to follow shortly.
Mason Tyree Stuart
APPALACHIA, Va. — Mason Tyree Stuart, 20, passed away Tuesday (March 6, 2012).
He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and was a graduate of Appalachia High School. He was a longtime employee of McDonalds in Big Stone Gap.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry Stuart; grandparents, Edna and Clifford Taylor, great-grandparents, Hazel and Cleo Mitchell; uncles, Pete Davis and Ronnie Mitchell.
Mason is survived by his grandmother, Elizabeth Stuart of Appalachia; parents, Hobby and Angie Stuart of the home; sisters, Danielle Brickey of the home, Chantae Sheppard of Appalachia; brothers, Devin Brickey and Forrest Stuart, both of the home; aunts and uncles, Walter Stuart, Harry “Bo” Stuart, Ronald Davis, Paul Davis, Valerie Coates, Maxine Craig, Caroline Hall, Kenneth Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Bobby Mitchell; a host of family and friends that love and will deeply miss Mason.
The family will receive friends at the Appalachia Pentecostal Church from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Jimmy Mitchell officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oakview Cemetery, Big Stone Gap.
Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia, is serving the Stuart family.
He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and was a graduate of Appalachia High School. He was a longtime employee of McDonalds in Big Stone Gap.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry Stuart; grandparents, Edna and Clifford Taylor, great-grandparents, Hazel and Cleo Mitchell; uncles, Pete Davis and Ronnie Mitchell.
Mason is survived by his grandmother, Elizabeth Stuart of Appalachia; parents, Hobby and Angie Stuart of the home; sisters, Danielle Brickey of the home, Chantae Sheppard of Appalachia; brothers, Devin Brickey and Forrest Stuart, both of the home; aunts and uncles, Walter Stuart, Harry “Bo” Stuart, Ronald Davis, Paul Davis, Valerie Coates, Maxine Craig, Caroline Hall, Kenneth Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Bobby Mitchell; a host of family and friends that love and will deeply miss Mason.
The family will receive friends at the Appalachia Pentecostal Church from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Jimmy Mitchell officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oakview Cemetery, Big Stone Gap.
Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia, is serving the Stuart family.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Clinton J. Lyons
RICHMOND, Va. — Clinton J. Lyons was born on May 27, 1938, to the late Wylie Clinton (Sam) and Ophelia Lyons and departed this life March 4, 2012.
He retired after a 31-year career in the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He completed two tours as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War and was awarded 27 air medals, three Silver Stars and a Bronze Star Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church in Henrico County (Varina), Va.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, William, Thomas, Roy, Buford and Jerome; and sisters, Evelyn Simmons, Frances Pasley, Lulu B. Kinnard, and Hazel Leeper.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lucy Lyons; daughters, Leanna and Yolanda Lyons; granddaughter, Christa Lyons; brothers, Gene and Cecil Lyons; nieces, Gail Leeper, Pam Hoard, Gwen Sockram, Myra Leeper, and Carol Masters; and a host of loving nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 1115 Hwy. 11-W, Church Hill, Tenn.
A funeral service will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor James Sailes officiating.
A military graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mountain Home National Cemetery with the Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee National Guard conducting the rites.
The Color Guard will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill, is serving the Lyons family.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Mrs. Gladys Thomas
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Gladys Davis Thomas, 80, 1401 University Blvd, Bradley Hills Apts. #C - 1, departed this life Friday, (March 2, 2012) at her home, after a brief illness.
She was born in Shell Creek, Tenn. and spent most of her life here in Kingsport.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Joseph Davis; her former husband, Otis Davis; her husband, Curtis Thomas; her parents, John and Mrs. Minnie Hardy; brothers Ernest and Luther as well as sisters, Katherine, Josephine Hazel, Mary Lou and Beatrice all preceded her in death.
Those left to cherish her beautiful memory are daughters Mrs. Gloria (James) Whiteside, Mrs. Hilda (Danny) Webb, Ms. Melody Hope Davis, and Mrs. Valorie (Gary) Thompson. She had five grandchildren, Matt Sellers, Russell Watterson Jr, Tyron Campbell, Peppertona Muller, and Jolene Davis. She also had 12 great- grandchildren. Ms. Bernice Hardy is her only remaining sibling. There are many nieces and nephews that will miss this wonderful lady, as well as anyone that had the pleasure of being her friend.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11:30 a.m. from Central Baptist Church with Rev Matthew Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will follow at the VA National Cemetery, Mt. Home, Tenn.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at thomas@clarkfc.com or www.clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mrs. Gladys Thomas and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kpt Tenn. (245-4971)
Friday, March 2, 2012
Wallace Ross, Sr.
GATE CITY, Va. — Wallace Ross Sr., loving husband and father, 88, of Gate City, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (Feb. 28, 2012), after a brief illness.
Born on Oct. 31, 1923, in Louisa County, Va., Mr. Ross retired after more than 41 years of service at Eastman Kodak Co. He worked many years with Kingsport Development and was a member of Elks Clinch Mountain Lodge. Mr. Ross was a faithful member and servant of Hales Chapel United Methodist Church in Gate City, Va. He served as church treasurer for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Ross and Addie Fountain Ross; sisters, Elizabeth Ross and Martha Wilson; brothers, George Fortune and Albert “Peter” Ross; wife, Doretha Wiggins Ross; and an adopted nephew, Calvin “Kenny” Price Jr.
He is survived by his son, Wallace W. Ross Jr., Gate City, Va.; daughters, Geneva Ross, Washington, D.C., and Mary Courtney, Weber City, Va.; grandchildren, Keana N. Ross, Washington, D.C., and Jonikki Cope and husband, Ronald, Gate City, Va.; greatgrandchildren, Lakesha and Shaniquah, Gate City, Va.; niece, Adline Hale, Virginia Beach, Va.; extended adopted family of Church Hill, nieces, Valerie L. Shivers, Leslie R. Carpenter and husband, Clifton, JoRita Ferguson, Melissa Williams and husband, Richard; many other nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime Friday at the residence.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Templeton and Pastor Rochelle Maxwell officiating.
Music will be provided by the Hales Chapel Church Choir.
Interment will follow in the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.
Pallbearers will be Buster Stacey, Ronald Cope, Gordon Wood, Charles Senior, Stanley Rogers and Richard Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Muncey, James Wood, Charles Wood and Richard Maxwell.
Online condolences may be made to the Wallace Ross Sr. family by visiting our Web site at www.colonialfhscott.com.
Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Born on Oct. 31, 1923, in Louisa County, Va., Mr. Ross retired after more than 41 years of service at Eastman Kodak Co. He worked many years with Kingsport Development and was a member of Elks Clinch Mountain Lodge. Mr. Ross was a faithful member and servant of Hales Chapel United Methodist Church in Gate City, Va. He served as church treasurer for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Ross and Addie Fountain Ross; sisters, Elizabeth Ross and Martha Wilson; brothers, George Fortune and Albert “Peter” Ross; wife, Doretha Wiggins Ross; and an adopted nephew, Calvin “Kenny” Price Jr.
He is survived by his son, Wallace W. Ross Jr., Gate City, Va.; daughters, Geneva Ross, Washington, D.C., and Mary Courtney, Weber City, Va.; grandchildren, Keana N. Ross, Washington, D.C., and Jonikki Cope and husband, Ronald, Gate City, Va.; greatgrandchildren, Lakesha and Shaniquah, Gate City, Va.; niece, Adline Hale, Virginia Beach, Va.; extended adopted family of Church Hill, nieces, Valerie L. Shivers, Leslie R. Carpenter and husband, Clifton, JoRita Ferguson, Melissa Williams and husband, Richard; many other nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime Friday at the residence.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Templeton and Pastor Rochelle Maxwell officiating.
Music will be provided by the Hales Chapel Church Choir.
Interment will follow in the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.
Pallbearers will be Buster Stacey, Ronald Cope, Gordon Wood, Charles Senior, Stanley Rogers and Richard Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Muncey, James Wood, Charles Wood and Richard Maxwell.
Online condolences may be made to the Wallace Ross Sr. family by visiting our Web site at www.colonialfhscott.com.
Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Anna Ruth Watermann
COEBURN, Va. — Anna Ruth Watermann passed away Wednesday at Mountain View Medical Center in Norton, Va.
She was a former resident of Coeburn, Va.
Mrs. Watermann of Gloucester, Va. taught at Thomas C. Walker High School for 30 years. She served as assistant principal, instructor, and founded the first yearbook at T.C. Walker High School.
Mrs. Watermann received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Virginia Union University at Richmond, Va. and did graduate studies at Howard University, Washington, D.C. She received a Masters Degree from New York University.
In 1968, Mrs. Watermann was nominated Outstanding Personality of the South, served as Jury Commissioner, co-chair of Gloucester Chapter of the American Red Cross Fund Driver, secretary of the Bicentennial Historical Committee, and served for 21 years as treasurer of the National Association of University Women (Gloucester Chapter).
Mrs Watermann was honored by the Epsilon ETA Chapter, LOTA Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. for her community activities and as an outstanding educator in Cloucester, Va.
She was the daughter of the late Samuel Alexander ‘Sandy’ Turn - er and Emma Turner; also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Waterman; a sister, Louise Turner; six brothers; John Henry Turner, Robert Franklin Turner, Roy (Sandy) Turner, William Earl Turner, Hobert Turner and Sandy A. Turner.
Survivors include two sisters, Clara B. Jackson, Kingsport and Elizabeth Turner, Coeburn; and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Bobby Joe Johnson
KINGSPORT — Robert “Bobby Joe” Johnson, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday (Feb. 21, 2012), at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport.
Bobby Joe was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He was retired from Tennessee Eastman Corp. after 36 years of service as a Lab Technician. He is a member of Bethel AME Zion Church, Kingsport, and was a star player on the old Douglass High School football and basketball teams back in the 1940's, having played on 3 championship teams.
He was a member of Bethel AME Zion Church, Kingsport. Mr. Johnson will lie in state from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Bethel AME Zion Church, 812 Maple Oak Street, Kingsport.
A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the church with the Rev. Charles A. Hawkins and the Rev. Joseph Commage, officiating.
Music will be provided by the church choir.
Burial will follow in the Zion Hill Cemetery, Surgoinsville.
His nieces and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Johnny Johnson, Buddy Bond, Jack Pierce and Harvey Stevens will be honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel AME Zion Church (building fund), c/o Leon Wagstaff, 812 Maple Oaks, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
You may send online condolences to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Johnson family.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Naomi Vinson passing
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Naomi Vinson.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Mr. Joseph L. Davis
Mr. Joseph L. Davis, 54, departed this life on Monday afternoon at his residence after a brief illness.
Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. Friday until the hour of service at Shiloh Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the
church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
The interment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn.
Mr. Joseph L. Davis and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971. davis@clarkfc.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Willie James Traylor
Willie James Traylor, passed away Sat. Feb 4th. 2012 in Dallas, Texas.
Survived by his wife Brenda (Spears) Traylor, sons: Michael Traylor and wife Carolyn, Rodney Traylor, daughter: Rhonda Levingston and husband Kevin, 7 grandchildren: Anthony, Breanna, Keauna, Antoinette, Courtney, Konnedy, and Michael ll.
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Saturday, February 11
2:00 PM
Laurel Land Memorial Chapel
6000 S. RL Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75232
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Bishop Donald Morrison
MORRISON Bishop Donald Morrison, age 63, of Columbus, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
Douglass Junior Class, 1965
Brother Morrison was a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, and attended Douglass High School.
He led the World Church of Jesus Christ since 2003. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a Contractor prior to receiving his Call. He enjoyed fishing and bowling and was proud to have won the Pastors' Chili Cook Off last year.
He is survived by his wife, Pastor Lalie Morrison; children, Tiy Johnson, Brandie Morrison, and Don Morrison; step-children, Guytress, Lyplus, and Shanty; eight grandchildren; sisters, Marie and Paige; brothers, Carlos and Freeman.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Travelers' Rest Baptist Church, 1533 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio where friends will be received after 10 a.m. Friday.
Private interment at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio.
Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER LINDEN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2741 Cleveland Ave., Columbus.
Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories of Bishop Morrison.
Brother Morrison was a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, and attended Douglass High School.
He led the World Church of Jesus Christ since 2003. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a Contractor prior to receiving his Call. He enjoyed fishing and bowling and was proud to have won the Pastors' Chili Cook Off last year.
He is survived by his wife, Pastor Lalie Morrison; children, Tiy Johnson, Brandie Morrison, and Don Morrison; step-children, Guytress, Lyplus, and Shanty; eight grandchildren; sisters, Marie and Paige; brothers, Carlos and Freeman.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Travelers' Rest Baptist Church, 1533 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio where friends will be received after 10 a.m. Friday.
Private interment at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio.
Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER LINDEN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2741 Cleveland Ave., Columbus.
Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories of Bishop Morrison.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Calvin McKinley Price Jr.
KINGSPORT — Calvin McKinley Price, Jr. was born Feb. 17, 1957 in Kingsport to the late JoAnn and Calvin M. Price Sr.
He severed his country in the U.S. Navy. Kenny was a member of Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church having severed as the vice president of the Men’s Ministry. He was an active member of the West Virginia and East Tennessee Council and he served as the assistant secretary of the Men’s Ministry and in addition he was a member of the Council’s Security Team.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Nellie Price; and his maternal grandparents, Conlee and Monnie Maxwell.
He is survived by his four children, Calvin “Tra” Price III, Ms. Victoria
Price, Ms. Isabella Price, and Ms. Tammy Wolfe; his wife of 14 years, Ms. Lavonda Harris Price; two grandchildren; Josh and Tyler, all of Kingsport; four sisters; Ms. Valerie Shivers, Ms. Leslie (Clifton) Carpenter, Ms. JoRita Ferguson, Ms. Melissa ( Richard Sr) Williams all from Church Hill; two brothers, Victor ( Gretta) Simon of Nashville, Tenn. and Calvin Price of Dallas, Tex.; four aunts, Ms. Ola Beatrice Rogers of Gate City, Va. Ms. Minnie Cox, Church Hill, Tenn. Ms. Geneva Ross, Washington D.C., and Ms. Mary Louise Courtney of Kingsport; two uncles, Richard ( Rochelle) Maxwell and Wallace Ross Jr. of Gate City, Va.; special friends, Ms. Becky Hawk and Mr. Bill Powers; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at price@clarkfc.com or www.clarkfc.com
Funeral services for Mr. Calvin McKinley Price, Jr. will be conducted Monday at 1 pm from Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church 386 Dunbar St. Kingsport, with Dr. Lester Turner officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the hour of service.
Burial to follow at the VA National Cemetery, Mt. Home, Tenn.
Calvin McKinley Price, Jr and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Donald (Donnie) Larry Morrison
Donald (Donnie) Larry Morrison, Douglass High School, Junior Class, 1965
Please stand by for the obituary for our brother and Douglass Alumnus Donnie Morrison. His wife Lala says, the funeral will be Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 1533 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211.
Visitation will be from 10 AM to 11 AM on Friday, with the funeral right after.
The Morrison family is in the care of the Schoedinger Funeral Service, Columbus.
Donnie will be buried in the Dayton National VA Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.
Please watch for the obituary at the PASSINGS AND OBITUARY link.
Please stand by for the obituary for our brother and Douglass Alumnus Donnie Morrison. His wife Lala says, the funeral will be Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 1533 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211.
Visitation will be from 10 AM to 11 AM on Friday, with the funeral right after.
The Morrison family is in the care of the Schoedinger Funeral Service, Columbus.
Donnie will be buried in the Dayton National VA Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.
Please watch for the obituary at the PASSINGS AND OBITUARY link.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Calvin McKinley Price Jr.
KINGSPORT — Calvin McKinley Price Jr. departed this life Wednesday morning (Feb. 1, 2012), at Holly Hill Apartments after a brief illness.
Arrangements are incomplete. Friends may call upon the family at 413 Dunbar St., Kingsport, or 308 Oak St., Church Hill.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at price@clarkfc.com or www.clarkfc.com.
Mr. Calvin McKinley Price Jr. and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn., (423) 245-4971.
Arrangements are incomplete. Friends may call upon the family at 413 Dunbar St., Kingsport, or 308 Oak St., Church Hill.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at price@clarkfc.com or www.clarkfc.com.
Mr. Calvin McKinley Price Jr. and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn., (423) 245-4971.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Amos Phillips
Services for Mr. Amos Phillips, 64, 818 Oak St., Apt 224, who went home to be with the Lord at Indian Path Medical Center, will be conducted on Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Rev. James Whiteside officiating.
Burial will be private.
Mr. Amos Phillips and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
CSM James Dale Branner (Ret.)
He enlisted again in the U.S. Army through the Army Reserves on April 8, 1958. In his rise from the ranks of Private to the highest enlisted rank of Command Sergeant Major, he served in a variety of leadership positions and assignments during war and peace. His military and civilian schooling cultivated with his earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New York. His awards and decorations include: 2nd Meritorious Service Medal, 2nd Army Commendation Medal, 7th Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal 60, and German Schutzenschnur.
After his military retirement on Aug. 31, 1982, he began his civilian career at Fort Meade, Md., and later at Aberdeen Proving Ground for 12 years. After his retirement on March 31, 1994, he continued his membership in the Protestant worship service in Aberdeen Proving Post Chapel, and was a member of the Protestant men of the chapel. He served as chapel usher and volunteered to do other work as needed. He is a member of Jesse J. Shanks Lodge #137, Prince Hall Military Consistory #304, ASWAN Temple (Shrine) #115, 33rd degree Mason and a member of the U.S. Supreme Council. He is a life-member of the Veterans of Foreign War, Vietnam Veterans of America, and a Disabled American Veterans Association, AARP, and American Legion.
He passed away on January 1, 2012.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Clark Delaney Branner of Aberdeen, Md. (formerly of Rogersville); his sons, Mark Anthony of Perryville, Md., James Steven (Carey Ann) of Brookville, Md., and Ricky O’Brian (Valerie) of Sherwood, Oreg.; seven grandchildren, Shelanda Marie Beville Ellis, Iris Nicole Sconion, Ian Anthony Curtis, Mark Anthony Dale Branner, Miracle Lorriane Rose Branner, Chelsey Lauren Branner and Erick O’Brian Branner; five great-grandchildren: Brandon Bryan Beville, Ariana Marie Beville, Gianna LeShell Ellis, Ina Nicole Sconion Willis, and Ian Joseph Williams; brother, Escoe Branner of Manhattan, N.Y; sisters, Anna Lynn Hattan (Samuel) of Indianapolis, Ind., and Lobelia Martin of Morristown, Dorothy Imogene Alford of Covington, Ga.; special nieces and nephews, Malcolm Branner, Patricia Branner Pierce, Don and Patricia Watts, Terry and Jean Moore, Fonda Kay Summerville and son, and a host of others; special friends Norma Jean Bowers, Fred and Betty Fugate, Imogene Fugate, May Wallace, Roy Dennis, Eddie and Frances Long, Julius Walker, Gerald Matthews, Roy and Carol Tatum, Rev. Cordell Hunter, George and Linda Blake, and a host of other friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Warren Charles Branner; siblings Alvin, Arnold, Rementna, and Ruby.
A viewing will be held at 11 a.m. and a celebration service at 12 noon Saturday, both at Russell Chapel AME Zion Church, 307 N. Hasson St., Rogersville.
Interment will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park, 4997 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Please sign the guestbook at www.eastlawnkingsport.com
Friday, January 6, 2012
Mary Jane Carnes
Ms. Mary Jane Carnes , 67, Departed this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport after an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. James & Mrs. Mattie Carnes; brothers, Elijah, James Jr., Robert, Leon, Billy, & Charles; sister, Jeanette Kyle.
Ms. Carnes was a graduate of Douglass High School in Kingsport, Class of '62.
She is survived by her son, Michael; grandson, Shyhiem (who was the love of her life); sister, Dorothy Cunningham, Toledo, Ohio; aunt, Rebecca Hale, Kingsport and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Jane Carnes will be conducted from The Central Baptist Church on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 12 Noon. with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean, officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Ms. Mary Jane Carnes and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, TN (423) 245-4971
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)